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Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)





(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) With the front seat side airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front seat side airbag with a new one:

* Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat airbag.

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)





CAUTION:
For front seat side airbag removal and installation procedures, see Removal and Installation, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) With the front seat side airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front seat side airbag with a new one:

* Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat airbag.

* Any cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.